Vanadyl Chloride Hydrate from Japan
Vanadyl chloride hydrate (VOCl2·nH2O) is a hydrated chloride hydroxide of vanadium used in analytical chemistry and as a precursor for vanadium compounds. It falls under HTS 2827.39.10.00 covering chloride hydroxides of vanadium as chemically defined inorganic compounds. The hydrate form maintains the core vanadium-chlorine-oxygen structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify hydrate water content in SDS; mislabeling leads to incorrect hazard class
• Lab-scale imports (<100g) may qualify for simplified declarations but still need TSCA
• Avoid classification errors with non-hydrated forms; document crystal structure